PonantEE011226
Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
Date
2026-12-01
Duration
7 nights
Departure Port
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Arrival Port
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Ponant
Le Bellot
Launched
2020
Refitted
—
Tonnage
9,976 GT
Passengers
184
Cabins
92
Crew
118
Length
430 m
Width
18 m
Speed
13 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Puntarenas
Depart 20:00
Puntarenas is Costa Rica's historic Pacific port, a narrow peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Nicoya where nineteenth-century maritime heritage meets vibrant marine life, signature street food like the iconic *churchill* shaved ice, and easy access to Tortuga Island, cloud forests, and world-class whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. The dry season from December through April offers the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas for both shore excursions and gulf crossings, making it the ideal window for cruise itineraries calling at this authentically Costa Rican gateway.
Day 2
Day 2
Bahía Drake
Arrive 12:00Depart 18:00
Bahía Drake is the remote gateway to Corcovado National Park—"the most biologically intense place on Earth"—on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, accessible only by boat or small aircraft. Must-dos include hiking Corcovado's primary rainforest for tapir and scarlet macaw sightings, snorkeling with reef sharks at Caño Island, and watching humpback whales during migration season. The dry season (December–April) offers the best trail conditions, while August–October brings Southern Hemisphere humpback whales.
Day 3
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Day 4
Manuel Antonio National Park
Arrive 06:00Depart 14:00
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica, showcases Central America's remarkable fusion of pre-Columbian heritage, colonial architecture, and exuberant tropical nature. Must-do experiences include exploring the surrounding rainforests and sampling the vibrant local cuisine. The most pleasant conditions arrive year-round, though the drier months from May to October tend to offer the most comfortable conditions. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 5
Day 5
Cocos Island
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
Cocos Island is an uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage site 500 kilometres off Costa Rica, renowned as one of Earth's supreme diving destinations for its schooling hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and giant mantas. Must-dos include diving Bajo Alcyone for hammerhead encounters, night diving with hunting whitetip sharks, and marvelling at the island's jungle waterfalls from the boat. Liveaboard trips from Puntarenas run year-round, with June through December best for shark encounters.
Day 6
Day 6
Playa Mantas
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
Playa Mantas is a Costa Rican Pacific beach named for the manta rays that frequent its sheltered waters, offering excellent snorkelling among rays, tropical fish, and spinner dolphins in an unpretentious coastal setting. Must-do experiences include snorkelling with mantas, dining on fresh ceviche at beachside sodas, and watching local fishermen bring in the morning catch. The rainy season from May to November offers the best manta and whale shark encounters.
Day 7
Day 7
Curú Wildlife Refuge
Depart 12:30
Curú Wildlife Refuge on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is an intimate 84-hectare reserve sheltering spider monkeys, 230 bird species, and nesting sea turtles along pristine Pacific beaches. Must-dos include guided forest walks to spot howler monkeys and scarlet macaws, snorkeling the rocky reefs, and joining nighttime turtle patrols during nesting season. Visit December through April for dry weather, or July through December for sea turtle nesting.
Day 7
Day 7
Cedros Island
Arrive 14:30Depart 17:00
Cedros Island is the largest island on Mexico's Pacific coast, a remote fishing community where the cold California Current creates one of the eastern Pacific's richest marine environments, home to kelp forests, sea lion colonies, and migrating whales. Must-dos include watching for grey whales during winter migration, tasting freshly harvested abalone and lobster, and exploring the endemic Cedros Island pine forest. Visit April through October for calmest seas, or December through April for grey whale migration.
Day 8
Day 8
Puntarenas
Puntarenas is Costa Rica's historic Pacific port, a narrow peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Nicoya where nineteenth-century maritime heritage meets vibrant marine life, signature street food like the iconic *churchill* shaved ice, and easy access to Tortuga Island, cloud forests, and world-class whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. The dry season from December through April offers the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas for both shore excursions and gulf crossings, making it the ideal window for cruise itineraries calling at this authentically Costa Rican gateway.
Day 1
Puntarenas
Depart 20:00
Puntarenas is Costa Rica's historic Pacific port, a narrow peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Nicoya where nineteenth-century maritime heritage meets vibrant marine life, signature street food like the iconic *churchill* shaved ice, and easy access to Tortuga Island, cloud forests, and world-class whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. The dry season from December through April offers the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas for both shore excursions and gulf crossings, making it the ideal window for cruise itineraries calling at this authentically Costa Rican gateway.
Day 2
Bahía Drake
Arrive 12:00Depart 18:00
Bahía Drake is the remote gateway to Corcovado National Park—"the most biologically intense place on Earth"—on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, accessible only by boat or small aircraft. Must-dos include hiking Corcovado's primary rainforest for tapir and scarlet macaw sightings, snorkeling with reef sharks at Caño Island, and watching humpback whales during migration season. The dry season (December–April) offers the best trail conditions, while August–October brings Southern Hemisphere humpback whales.
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Manuel Antonio National Park
Arrive 06:00Depart 14:00
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica, showcases Central America's remarkable fusion of pre-Columbian heritage, colonial architecture, and exuberant tropical nature. Must-do experiences include exploring the surrounding rainforests and sampling the vibrant local cuisine. The most pleasant conditions arrive year-round, though the drier months from May to October tend to offer the most comfortable conditions. Cruise lines including Ponant feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 5
Cocos Island
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
Cocos Island is an uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage site 500 kilometres off Costa Rica, renowned as one of Earth's supreme diving destinations for its schooling hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and giant mantas. Must-dos include diving Bajo Alcyone for hammerhead encounters, night diving with hunting whitetip sharks, and marvelling at the island's jungle waterfalls from the boat. Liveaboard trips from Puntarenas run year-round, with June through December best for shark encounters.
Day 6
Playa Mantas
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
Playa Mantas is a Costa Rican Pacific beach named for the manta rays that frequent its sheltered waters, offering excellent snorkelling among rays, tropical fish, and spinner dolphins in an unpretentious coastal setting. Must-do experiences include snorkelling with mantas, dining on fresh ceviche at beachside sodas, and watching local fishermen bring in the morning catch. The rainy season from May to November offers the best manta and whale shark encounters.
Day 7
Curú Wildlife Refuge
Depart 12:30
Curú Wildlife Refuge on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is an intimate 84-hectare reserve sheltering spider monkeys, 230 bird species, and nesting sea turtles along pristine Pacific beaches. Must-dos include guided forest walks to spot howler monkeys and scarlet macaws, snorkeling the rocky reefs, and joining nighttime turtle patrols during nesting season. Visit December through April for dry weather, or July through December for sea turtle nesting.
Cedros Island
Arrive 14:30Depart 17:00
Cedros Island is the largest island on Mexico's Pacific coast, a remote fishing community where the cold California Current creates one of the eastern Pacific's richest marine environments, home to kelp forests, sea lion colonies, and migrating whales. Must-dos include watching for grey whales during winter migration, tasting freshly harvested abalone and lobster, and exploring the endemic Cedros Island pine forest. Visit April through October for calmest seas, or December through April for grey whale migration.
Day 8
Puntarenas
Puntarenas is Costa Rica's historic Pacific port, a narrow peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Nicoya where nineteenth-century maritime heritage meets vibrant marine life, signature street food like the iconic *churchill* shaved ice, and easy access to Tortuga Island, cloud forests, and world-class whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. The dry season from December through April offers the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas for both shore excursions and gulf crossings, making it the ideal window for cruise itineraries calling at this authentically Costa Rican gateway.
Cabin Categories
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
Suite
290 m²Max 3
4
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window
King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+10
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Deluxe Suite Deck 4
Suite
290 m²Max 3
5
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic slidging bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+10
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Deluxe Suite Deck 5
Suite
290 m²Max 3
6
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+10
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
290 m²Max 3
7
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+10
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
484 m²Max 4
12
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with sofa convetible to a double bed (160 x 190 cm), armchair, and second TV
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and four-seater dining table
2 panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafeHair Dryer+10
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Owner's Suite
Suite
484 m²Max 4
OS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Private return transfer
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), and second TV
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower, Balneo bathtub and smart mirror
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
A private 40 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, and outdoor lounge area with sofa and armchair
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+11
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Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Suite
10
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
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Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Suite
11
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
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Privilege Suite Deck 5
Suite
344 m²Max 3
8
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Butler service
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedButler ServiceTV+11
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Privilege Suite Deck 6
Suite
344 m²Max 3
9
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedButler ServiceTV+11
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Deluxe Stateroom
Balcony
205 m²Max 2
D
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+8
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Prestige Deck 4
Balcony
1
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
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Prestige Deck 5
Balcony
2
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
View Details
Prestige Deck 6
Balcony
3
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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